She is currently on the faculty of Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, MA. Matthew 25:40 Joyce McMullen and her twin brother and sister were born to parents William and Alice (Joyce) McMullen. She first met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur when she attended Notre Dame Academy. She worked as a business consultant in Mexico before accepting a job offer in the United States. She was the daughter of Edmund and Rosina (McLaughlin) Gallahue, and graduated from St. Gregory High School in Dorchester. She took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. They lived within St. Matthew Parish in Dorchester, Mass. She was educated in the parish Catholic school staffed, Janice Waters was born in West Newton, Massachusetts to Harold and Elizabeth (Uniacke) Waters. She thought when she entered the convent immediately after high school that it was a "fait accompli" that she, I was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Roslindale. She taught in East Boston, Lynn, Sister Carol Ann Connor, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, entered eternal life on September 30th, 2021 at Mount Notre Dame Health Center in Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 84. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1960, took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. -John 17:3 Fifty years ago this summer we experienced a manned moon landing and the canonization of a peasant woman from Cuvilly, France. She loved the stories about St. Julie and felt attracted to the Sisters. Sister Josita Colbert is a lifelong educator, champion for vocations outreach and a person who has spent her entire life working for justice and equality for the Black Community and People of Color. with her parents and two siblings, Rosemary remembers that church was always a great part of their life. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur were founded by St. Julie Billiart and Francoise Blin in Amiens, France in 1804. John 1:16 I was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, one of four children. In 1957 after college, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur value Communication of all its forms! She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1950, taking the name Sr. Catherine Louise. In her early years her mother worked in a factory and her father was a truck driver so she spent a great deal of time with her paternal grandparents. At the time of her tenure, she was the longest serving female president of a college in the United States and the longest current serving president of a Catholic college or university. Click here to learn more about Rita. Sister Bridget Therese O'Connor entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957. She has been a member of several Civil Rights groups throughout her ministry is on the boards of several organizations including the, Sister Barbara was born in Somerville, MA, to parents Frank and Dorothy (Eagan) Collins and has two siblings. "Await everything from the good God and have endless confidence in him."-St. I have reserved a future with hope and you will seek me and you will find me." First Profession: August 11, 1949. Her father was firefighter and her mother a homemaker. We bond with one another through verbal and non-verbal communications, for building and strengthening our relationships internationally and cross-culturally, and for collaborating with our Associates, Notre Dame Mission Volunteers, Co-workers, and Partners in Mission. Yvette was four years younger; Helene was born several years later and completed the family. It was surrounded by the Atlantic Oceanour own swimming hole!and the Chelsea Creek, which was a docking place for oil tankers. Fran (aka) Darling met the love of her life, Charles York, in 1961 online (at the 30-yard line at a Lawrence High School football game). Their ministry is very similar to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in that it focuses on education. She grew up in West Newton, Mass., where she was taught by, Sister Agnes Rose was the eighth of nine children (five girls and four boys), born in Philadelphia to James P. McNally and Anna R. O'Hara, both from Pennsylvania. John 15:11 I was an only child, but lived on street that had lots of other kids so I had a fun extended family. Sister Regina Whalen was born in Dorchester, Mass., one of five children of parents Richard and Mary (Sheehan) Whalen. Later, Sister Karen was born in Springfield, MA, to parents John and Josie (Murray) Coakley. in 1955, Dolores entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. In 2022, she was awarded with a Cheverus Award medal by the. She took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. Nigeria, and Sierra Leone and The Gambia. She later earned a master's degree in English, "How good is the good God!" Her mother was Catholic and. Sr. Joan was born in Lawrence, the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Harkins) Lacasse and the sister of the late Carol G. Veilleux. She was Case Management Supervisor at My. Ephesians 3:20 Judianne Beltz grew up in Springfield, Mass. After college, she went to Japan to teach English for a year, Carol Marie Cotty was born in Winthrop, Mass. She proceeded to earn her bachelor's degree from Boston College and master's degree in Education Counseling from Boston State College. Sister Catherine Loretto Delaney entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. The family prayed together daily while kneeling on the kitchen floor and the children often heard their parents say, "with, Sister Marie St. Barbara was born Kathleen Joan Connolly and baptized at St. Joseph Church in Somerville. Anne remembers a happy childhood in, Edna Gabrielle-Anne Gagnon was the second oldest of the four girls born to Ida and Cme Gagnon. Sr. Marie lived Sr. Julie's charism as an educator throughout her sixty-two years of active ministry in places across the country. But there was another great influence in Pat's lifeone of her grandmothers. Browse reviews, directions, phone numbers and more info on Sisters of Notre Dame. Sister Pat was born in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Samuel H. and Maud (Quinn) Conner. We didn't have much money, but had so much love that money could never have bought! Her favorite teacher was Sister Joseph Mary Donohue whom she admired for her pedagogical skills, her humor and her easy-going way. When we were young our mother has serious health issues. -St. Julie Billiart Sister Leonore Coan was one of five childrentwo boys and three girlsborn to parents John and Eleanor (Nevins) Coan in Peabody, Mass. She was born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts. in Elementary Education from Emmanuel College in Boston, MA. Sister Eileen Marie Finnigan was born in Dorchester, the beloved daughter of John A. and Helen F. (Doolin) Finnigan. Sister Elaine Margaret Bain entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1974. -Matthew 28:30 Ann Marie Connolly was the eldest of five children born in Boston to John and Mary (Flaherty) Connolly. "I had parents who were deeply religious and we had a happy family. Because of her involvement in the parish religious education programs in those, Louann Sciubba entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in August, 1958. She led the college during, Sister Barbara Ann English, born in Upper Darby and raised in Media, Pennsylvania, is a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pennsylvania. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1950, taking the name Marie St. Joseph. I am daughter of Raymond and Anna McCormick, and the younger sister of Claire and Raymond. Sister Peggy (Margaret) was born in East Hartford, CT on November 25, 1942, to parents Christopher and Rosella (Maguire) Evans. to John P. and Mary F. (Megan) Ryan on January 25, 1931. Sister Barbara entered the, We pray in gratitude for the life of our Sister Ann Virginia Donovan who died on May 6, 2020, at the age of 96. I lived for ten years in Lowell, then my family moved to western Massachusetts. Honor a Jubilarian; Pay Tribute to Someone Special; SSND Card Program; Planned Giving. Roberta came from a loving family that enjoyed doing activities together. We place a special emphasis on education, especially of poor women and children, and ministering . Sister Janet Margaret's Ministries Educator 1973-77 Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, MA 1977-79 St. Michael School, Hudson, MA 1979-1984, Sister Mary Mulligan was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and lives there today, but she likes to say that she's been on Broadway for almost all her life. Sister Frances was born in Lowell, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Linnehan) Randall. >> Atlantic-Midwest Province. Sister Mary Theresa Coffey entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1955. Search the Notre Dame Cemetery cemetery located in Massachusetts, United States of America. In 2020, Sister Ellen celebrated 60 years as a Sister of Notre. Her three brothers, Thomas, John and Joseph Cassidy, and a great-nephew, Michael Cassidy, predeceased her. "To act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God." She lives in community in Lawrence. Read Post Sister Frances Mary of the Sacred Heart Schoenung At one time, she completed a hairdressing program at Wilfred Academy. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur US East-West Province is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. "Faith is having the courage to believe that God will do it before you see it." Proverbs 3:5-6 "To be simple is to be like a sunflower which follows all the movements of the sun and turns ever toward it." About her work there, she says: "Sometimes, this was as simple as noticing and honoring the women's presence vowing, 'Talk much to our Lord in peace and calm." "All 23 other classrooms had SNDdeN, Sister Patricia Joy Conner, 71, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester, MA. Throughout, Sister Ann Marie Daly entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1963, Sister Edith Huot Daly was born in Milton, Mass. All are still living. to Bernard R. and Mary L. (Gordon) Daly. My dad's. When I came into the family, my parents were married 10 years and were already raising two boys and a girl. Having attended Notre Dame schools from first grade to sophomore year at Emmanuel College. When she went into, I was taught by the Sisters starting in the first grade and was in Notre Dame schools from 7th to 12th. She joined them after graduation from high school. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1960, taking the name Sr. Rose Christopher. Sister Patricia Shea entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 2003. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. 2019 December. She and her five siblings were supported by her father's work as a chauffeur. "Our idea of God's goodness is never comprehensive enough. She graduated in 1967 from Ridgewood High School in, "I am with you always." It was an easy, Sr. Bernadette Turgeon has been a Sister of Notre Dame for 62 years. She graduated from St. Mary of the Annunciation High School in Cambridge, and Emmanuel College with a combined English, We pray in gratitude for the life of Sister Marie Ann McDonald who died on May 13, 2020 at the age of 73. -St Julie Billiart Sister Charlotte Francis Wickes was born Mary Frances Wickes in Somerville, Massachusetts to parents, Francis and Charlotte (Devereux) Wickes. She was born in Fahaduff, Castleisland, CO. Kerry, Ireland, daughter of James and Hanna (McCarty) Lynch, and her, Sister Julie Cecelia was born Mary E. Lyver in Somerville, Mass. So when, " Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." After going to public school for six years, in 7th grade, Sister Sissy Corr wrote the following on the occasion of her Jubilee in 2019: I was born into a large and loving family and extravagantly blessed by their love. With a Belgian heritage and a mother named Julie, Sister Mary Boretti seemed almost predestined to become a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. I attended Notre Dame schools starting in first grade and by second grade I felt called and remained attracted to becoming a religious through all my, Sister Mary Kelleher entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954, "God loves the simple heart who tries her hardest." Like most SND's, her professional life began as a teacher in an elementary setting. As teacher (St. Mary of the Annunciation, Danvers; St Mary, Sister Immaculata was named Mary by her parents Thomas and Mary (Moran) McDonnell at her birth in Boston. Sister Marie St. Joseph Santry was bornMary E. Santry in Lynn, MA, to parents Thomas and Annie (Egan) Santry. Sr. Sheila P. Callaghan passed away at the Kaplan House in Danvers, MA, early Saturday morning, February 1st, 2020, after a very brief illness. She lives in Ipswich, MA. She took her first vows in 1953 and perpetual vows in 1958. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur participate in a worldwide mission to spread the goodness of God beyond the boundaries of nation, state, and tribe. Some, Sister Roberta M. Giampaoli was born in Providence, R.I., daughter of Peter and Mary (Cola) Giampaoli. Their parents, Albert and Mildred (Davenport) Brennan wanted the children to have a Catholic education, so both attended St. Gregory School in Dorchester, where they were taught by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. She grew up and spent many summers on Long Island, Maine. News & Events. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1950, taking the name Sister Mary Richard. -St. Julie Billiart "I am the vine, and you are the branches. She enjoyed the years when her family lived with her aunt and grandmother and Marna loved the area, saying "We had good neighbors from all walks of life and all parts of the world.". -St. Julie Billiart Sister Christine Julie McGuirk had a happy childhood. She took her first vows in 1953 and perpetual vows in 1958. BENTON - Frances Theresa York, 77, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur value Communication of all its forms! to parents Fred and Elizabeth Theis Michaels. She went to public schools and attended catechism classes taught by Sisters of St. Joseph. St. Julie Billiart I am the oldest of six children and feel I came from one of the happiest families. "How good is the good God!"-St. Sister Teresa offered positive support to a generation. Her graduate studies include a Master of Divinity degree and a doctoral degree in Pastoral Psychology. Sister Patricia Ann Kelly entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1965. She took her first vows in 1963 and perpetual vows in 1968. Raised and educated in Roslindale, she was a, Sister Clare Callahan died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester at the age of 98. At that time, the family moved to Washington, D.C. where, Sister Ellen Keane entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1963, "May the most holy will of the good God be always done in all of us." Sister Marlene Biasello (formerly Sister Edward St. Anne) entered religious life on August 11, 1957 at Ilchester, Maryland. On the occasion of her 60th Jubilee in 2017 she wrote the following: As the years go by it becomes easier, Sister Marcia Joanne Billings entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1975, Sister Mary Louise Blanchard entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1952, "I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full." She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1950, taking the name Sr. Mary St. Jerome. We. St. Julie Billiart I was the youngest of five children, born to Patrick and Anna (Sheehan) Reilly. Sister Ann and her older brother were raised in Milton, Mass. Sister earned a degree in English and education from Salem State University and a master's degree in Counseling from Fairfield University. (Margaret) Lynn Herman, AND (1938-2020) A convert to Catholicism, Lynn lived a life of great faith and service. Sister Anne Stevenson entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1954. Ipswich, MA 01938. June, 2019 "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." . Luke 1:49 I am the youngest of five children born to Anthony and Isabelle (Dwyer) Cavallo. After elementary school, Julie went to a public high, Sister Mary hailed from the Philadelphia area, met our sisters at West Catholic High School and in 1948 joined the Congregation in Ilchester, Maryland. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur on August 1, 1951, taking her First Vows in 1954 and her Perpetual Vows in 1959. Those who entrust their hearts to her have an unfailing prize. Sr. Nancy Citro was born in Cambridge and grew up in Somerville, MA. Sister Judith Nee entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1956. She ministered in education in Worcester, East Boston, South Boston, Lawrence, Wakefield and Salem, N.H. She was also the manager for the Shelter for the Homeless, "If God wants you thereyou will go there. John 15:12 I am one of nine childrenthe oldest girl and with that came a lot of responsibilities for my younger siblings. She, Sister Patricia Anne O'Rourke entered the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1967. Helenethe youngest of the four was born several years later, and completed the family. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and master's in ministry with a focus in justice and peace from Seattle University. In 1849, three Sisters of Notre Dame came from Cincinnati, Ohio by rail and coach to Boston, Massachusetts to take over the church school at St. Mary's in the North End of Boston. Her mother was widowed at a very young age. The daughter of Robert Emmett Lewis and Marie Barry Lewis, she grew up in East Boston where she met the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at Fitton High School, She taught in various New England schools: St. John School in Peabody, Sister Patricia Linehan died at age 89 on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester. She had three sisters and one brother and went to St. Joseph School, taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph, from first to eighth grade. , Mass., one of five children of parents Richard and Mary ( Flaherty ) Connolly John and. 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